OD Essentials
OD Essentials is a free, online course designed for HR professionals, learning and development staff, and anyone interested in finding out about OD in the NHS.
The course will also be useful to chief executives, board-level staff and anyone involved in leading or shaping change.
It is funded by NHS England, as part of their commitment to supporting and developing the people profession as outlined in the future of NHS HR & OD report.
What the course covers
During the course you will:
- explore the origins of OD
- understand essential elements of OD theory and research
- learn the definitions and applications of OD in practice
- discover the role of OD in enhancing the effectiveness of systems through interventions that improve people’s ability to achieve shared goals
- understand the importance of the self in OD practice, and the impact of OD on the quality and safety of patient care.